2007 Kia Optima engine problems
20 complaints about engine have been filed for the 2007 Kia Optima, which is 9% of all its NHTSA complaints.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 20 9% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 98,000 miles 16 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 1 and 5
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When engine problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 1 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 0 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 0 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 4 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 5 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 1 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 1 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 3 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 1 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 16 engine complaints that report mileage, the median is about 98,000 miles, and 6% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 1 crash, 5 fires.
What owners wrote
I came to a complete stop and proceeded to turn left when I noticed the check engine light came on and as I pulled over there I noticed a thick cloud of blue smoke out of my rear view mirror. I opened the hood and saw flames at the back of the engine around the transmission and airconditioner area of the car. Flames continued until the interior began burning and windshield broke.
I was driving and without warning. The car suddenly stopped. I managed to get it to the side of the road. It started smoking and a small fire from engine. No warning lights, nothing. I purchased the care brand new in 2007 and had all required maintenance including new tires. This car just stopped while I was driving. I could have been seriously injured, but it was late and no traffic. I the was towed to kia dealer. The said the engine is shot. I towed to another dealer, they said there is a whole in the engine.
Other problems reported for the 2007 Kia Optima
- Air bags 68 complaints
- Wipers, windshield & visibility 33 complaints
- Lighting 28 complaints